Alvarez tells voters to shun anti-federalism election candidates
MANILA, Philippines - The people should not vote for candidates who are opposed to a federal system of government in the May 2019 elections,...
Robredo camp files motion to end Marcos ‘publicity stunt’
To impress the public that they are not the party causing any confusion or delay, the camp of Vice President Leni Robredo officially filed...
PH has enough buffers to withstand capital outflows – BSP’s Espenilla
The Philippines is well protected against capital outflows but the central bank remains prepared to provide liquidity to the financial system if necessary, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Nestor Espenilla said on Thursday.
WATCH | ICC to mount ‘preliminary examination’ of war on drugs EJKs – Palace
The International Criminal Court will mount a “preliminary examination” into alleged extrajudicial killings associated with President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs, Malacañang confirmed Thursday, February 8.
‘GESTAPO-LIKE’ | NUJP slams PNP background check on journos
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines slammed the Philippine National Police for what it called “Gestapo-like” background checks by intelligence agents on new beat reporters that have included visits to their homes, communities and even offices.
Robin Williams’ death linked to rise in copycat suicides
U.S. suicide rates -- especially by men who suffocated themselves -- spiked almost 10 percent following Williams' death in 2014.
Lumad teacher nabbed in Sultan Kudarat for criminal raps over 2017 NPA-Marine clash
A lumad teacher was arrested in Sultant Kudarat province over murder and frustrated murder charges filed against her and several colleagues and community leaders over a clash between communist rebels and Marines last year that left one soldier dead and nine others wounded.
Surprising bat genetic trait holds secrets of longevity
Bats are the longest-lived mammals relative to body size, and a species called the greater mouse-eared bat lives especially long. Researchers now have unlocked some of this bat’s longevity secrets, with hints for fighting the effects of aging in people.
Aftershocks rattle Taiwan as quake toll rises to 9, 62 missing
Aftershocks hampered rescue efforts on Thursday as emergency personnel combed through collapsed buildings in search of survivors after a powerful earthquake killed at least nine people near Taiwan’s popular tourist city of Hualien.
In a first, Gerber names boy with Down syndrome ‘Spokesbaby’
Eighteen month-old Lucas Warren is just adorably perfect!
Faster price pickup seen till June
Inflation rate will likely keep rising until June as the second-round effects of tax reform creep in, an analyst at a global bank said Wednesday, adding that this in turn could trigger three rate hikes from the central bank this year.
North Korea has no plans of meeting U.S. officials at Olympics; Washington seeks more...
North Korea has no intention of meeting U.S officials during the Winter Olympics that start on Friday, the KCNA news agency reported, dampening hopes the Games will help resolve a tense standoff over the North’s nuclear weapons program.
Golden Bay Properties eyes P3-B sales from project
Golden Bay Properties expects to generate P3 billion in sales after the launch of a new office project in the Bay Area in Pasay City, its foray into real estate.
Venezuela sets presidential vote for April 22 after talks crumble
Venezuela on Wednesday set a presidential election for April 22 after mediation talks between the leftist government and an opposition coalition collapsed, setting the stage for the likely re-election of President Nicolas Maduro.
AC Energy to invest $300M in Vietnam venture
AC Energy Holdings, Inc. expects the investments for its solar power venture in Vietnam to reach around $300 million as the Ayala-led company ramps up spending for power generation projects this year.